John B. Quinn

John B. Quinn is the Executive Chairman and Founding Partner of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, one of the world’s leading business litigation firms. With more than 1,300 attorneys across 34 offices globally, he has built a powerhouse recognized as the most feared law firm in the world by BTI Consulting. Bloomberg Law named him the most famous practicing lawyer at a major firm for his unmatched success and influence.

Mr. Quinn earned his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where he served as editor of the Harvard Law Review and was a Knox Fellow. He graduated, magna cum laude, with a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College. In recognition of his global impact on the legal profession, he received an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the Busan University of Foreign Studies in Busan, Korea.

Over his distinguished career, Mr. Quinn has secured victories in some of the most complex and high-profile business disputes worldwide. His work includes a $1.1 billion settlement for General Motors, a nine-figure recovery for Occidental Petroleum, and major wins for clients such as Samsung Electronics, Deloitte & Touche, and Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. His practice spans antitrust, corporate fraud, insurance, and international arbitration.

John B. Quinn served for 33 years as General Counsel to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He also hosts the acclaimed podcast Law, Disrupted, which explores cutting-edge legal topics including artificial intelligence, climate change, and global litigation trends. Recognized as a “master strategist” and “legal legend,” he continues to shape modern business litigation through excellence and innovation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• Florida
• New York

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Claremont McKenna College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  

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